Archaeological Museum of Samothrace

About the museum

The museum building was designed by the architect Stuart M. Shaw of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and was built on the initiative of the American School of Classical Studies from 1939 to 1955, when it opened to the public. The north wing was added in 1960–61, and the museum was renovated in 2014–2015.

The new permanent exhibition, inaugurated on 6 July 2024, occupies five halls around a central courtyard. It presents finds from various sites on the island, from the Middle Neolithic period to modern times, with the Sanctuary of the Great Gods as its central theme. The arrangement of the sections follows the route of the ancient visitor from the town to the sanctuary and the experience of initiation. In the reception hall, reconstructions of important structures of the sanctuary are on display.

The museum houses jewellery, coins, sculptures, inscriptions and finds from the necropolises of Samothrace. In the courtyard a copy of the famous Winged Victory of Samothrace dominates the space; the original is in the Louvre.

Highlights

• Finds from the Sanctuary of the Great Gods
• Copy of the Winged Victory of Samothrace in the courtyard
• Reconstructions of sanctuary buildings in the reception hall
• Jewellery, coins, sculptures and inscriptions

Permanent exhibition

• Νέα μόνιμη έκθεση του Αρχαιολογικού Μουσείου Σαμοθράκης – Five halls around a central courtyard with finds from the Middle Neolithic period to modern times, with the Sanctuary of the Great Gods as the central theme.

Founded

1955

Admission & discounts

Free admission: 6 March, 18 April, 18 May, the last weekend of September, 28 October and every first Sunday of the month from 1 November to 31 March

The ticket is also valid for the archaeological site of the Sanctuary of the Great Gods.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator
• Accessible restroom
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The building has a ramp, a lift and a toilet for people with disabilities.

Kids & families

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Getting there & parking

The museum is about 5 minutes by car from the port of Kamariotissa; there is also a bus connection with a stop at the car park.

Amenities & dining

• Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi is available.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.